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...or oil! • Water or oil entering the DVD video camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could cause malfunctions or defects. This shows the limitations of the DVD video camera/recorder, AC adapter/charger and battery will be slightly warm, but this DVD video camera/recorder, when connected to PC does ... moments, and then turn it fall . No sand or dust! • Fine sand or dust entering the DVD video camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could cause electric shock, malfunctions or defects. Heat on again. • Do not place the DVD video camera/recorder with the open LCD screen down...
...or oil! • Water or oil entering the DVD video camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could cause malfunctions or defects. This shows the limitations of the DVD video camera/recorder, AC adapter/charger and battery will be slightly warm, but this DVD video camera/recorder, when connected to PC does ... moments, and then turn it fall . No sand or dust! • Fine sand or dust entering the DVD video camera/recorder or AC adapter/charger could cause electric shock, malfunctions or defects. Heat on again. • Do not place the DVD video camera/recorder with the open LCD screen down...
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... light for a while after recording is finished. Also read from it. The battery provided has not been charged at time of case could peel off : • Disconnecting the battery or AC adapter/charger while the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to protect its characteristics.) Disc cannot...could deteriorate. • When using the DVD video camera/recorder (see page 27). • The battery will discharge as not to damage the data: − Remove battery − Disconnect AC adapter/charger − Plug or unplug PC connection cable − Remove disc or card − Subject DVD ...
... light for a while after recording is finished. Also read from it. The battery provided has not been charged at time of case could peel off : • Disconnecting the battery or AC adapter/charger while the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to protect its characteristics.) Disc cannot...could deteriorate. • When using the DVD video camera/recorder (see page 27). • The battery will discharge as not to damage the data: − Remove battery − Disconnect AC adapter/charger − Plug or unplug PC connection cable − Remove disc or card − Subject DVD ...
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... Supply 26 USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER 26 Setting Up the Battery 27 CHARGING BATTERY 27 ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER 28 REMOVING BATTERY 28 BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR...... 30 EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY 30 Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder On and Off 31...FOCUSING DURING RECORDING 53 Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded (Exposure 55 Compensating for Backlight 55 Built-in Video Flash (for DZ-GX3300A only) .... 56 Setting Up Camera Functions 57 SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH THE SUBJECT (SWITCHING PROGRAM AE MODE 57 RECORDING...
... Supply 26 USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER 26 Setting Up the Battery 27 CHARGING BATTERY 27 ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER 28 REMOVING BATTERY 28 BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATOR...... 30 EFFICIENT USE OF BATTERY 30 Turning DVD Video Camera/Recorder On and Off 31...FOCUSING DURING RECORDING 53 Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded (Exposure 55 Compensating for Backlight 55 Built-in Video Flash (for DZ-GX3300A only) .... 56 Setting Up Camera Functions 57 SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH THE SUBJECT (SWITCHING PROGRAM AE MODE 57 RECORDING...
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...: Connect between household AC outlet and AC adapter/charger. For DZGX3300A/GX3200A/BX37A only. For DZ-BX37A/BX35A only. video camera/recorder to power the DVD video camera/ recorder from AC outlet, or charge battery. AC adapter/charger (model DZ-ACS3): Used to PC. DC power cord: When...cap when not recording, to connect the DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger. For DZ- Disc cleaning cloth: Always use this DVD video camera/recorder. Battery (model DZ-BP7S): For DZ-GX3100A/BX37A/BX35A only. Shoulder strap: Attach to the DVD video camera/recorder to clean...
...: Connect between household AC outlet and AC adapter/charger. For DZGX3300A/GX3200A/BX37A only. For DZ-BX37A/BX35A only. video camera/recorder to power the DVD video camera/ recorder from AC outlet, or charge battery. AC adapter/charger (model DZ-ACS3): Used to PC. DC power cord: When...cap when not recording, to connect the DVD video camera/recorder and AC adapter/charger. For DZ- Disc cleaning cloth: Always use this DVD video camera/recorder. Battery (model DZ-BP7S): For DZ-GX3100A/BX37A/BX35A only. Shoulder strap: Attach to the DVD video camera/recorder to clean...
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...you perform settings on it, play back or edit images, or use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS3) to the battery attachment platform on AC adapter/charger. 4 Attach the other AC adapter/chargers could cause electric shock or result in fire. English Preparations for Power Supply USING DVD VIDEO ...CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER It is recommended that for battery when attaching and detaching the DC power cord: See page 28. Using other end of DC power cord to power...
...you perform settings on it, play back or edit images, or use the specified AC adapter/charger (DZ-ACS3) to the battery attachment platform on AC adapter/charger. 4 Attach the other AC adapter/chargers could cause electric shock or result in fire. English Preparations for Power Supply USING DVD VIDEO ...CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGER It is recommended that for battery when attaching and detaching the DC power cord: See page 28. Using other end of DC power cord to power...
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... used around the world. If you need one, purchase it from the DC output jack on AC adapter/charger. English Setting Up the Battery The DZ-BP14SW battery provided with DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A or DZ-BP7S battery provided with DZ-GX3100A/BX37A/BX35A has not been charged at temperatures of 50 - 86ºF (10 - 30ºC). • If the...
... used around the world. If you need one, purchase it from the DC output jack on AC adapter/charger. English Setting Up the Battery The DZ-BP14SW battery provided with DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A or DZ-BP7S battery provided with DZ-GX3100A/BX37A/BX35A has not been charged at temperatures of 50 - 86ºF (10 - 30ºC). • If the...
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...8226; Make sure that the battery is heard. ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER 1 Fit the battery to the battery attachment platform on the remaining power level of battery by checking the CHARGE indicator on AC adapter/ charger: Charge status During charge Charge...is securely attached: Incomplete attachment could cause the battery to charge battery (at approx. 77ºF (25ºC)): DZ-BP14S (provided with DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A)/DZ-BP14SW (optional): Approx. 165 minutes DZ-BP07PW (provided with DZ-GX3100A/BX37A/BX35A)/DZ-BP7SW (optional, unavailable for time required to fall...
...8226; Make sure that the battery is heard. ATTACHING BATTERY TO DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER 1 Fit the battery to the battery attachment platform on the remaining power level of battery by checking the CHARGE indicator on AC adapter/ charger: Charge status During charge Charge...is securely attached: Incomplete attachment could cause the battery to charge battery (at approx. 77ºF (25ºC)): DZ-BP14S (provided with DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A)/DZ-BP14SW (optional): Approx. 165 minutes DZ-BP07PW (provided with DZ-GX3100A/BX37A/BX35A)/DZ-BP7SW (optional, unavailable for time required to fall...
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... for how long the DVD video camera/recorder can continuously be used with a fully charged battery: With DZ-BP14S (provided with DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A)/DZ-BP14SW (optional) Video mode DZ-GX3300A DZ-GX3200A DZ-GX3100A DZ-BX37A/ BX35A XTRA*1 When using viewfinder When using LCD monitor approx. 105 min approx. 125...used will be approx. 1/2 to 1/3 of the above time: The continuously recordable time of AC adapter/charger: Unplug the DC power cord when charging a battery. • Charge the battery at ambient temperature 50ºF to 86ºF (10ºC to 30ºC): Charging at short intervals...
... for how long the DVD video camera/recorder can continuously be used with a fully charged battery: With DZ-BP14S (provided with DZ-GX3300A/GX3200A)/DZ-BP14SW (optional) Video mode DZ-GX3300A DZ-GX3200A DZ-GX3100A DZ-BX37A/ BX35A XTRA*1 When using viewfinder When using LCD monitor approx. 105 min approx. 125...used will be approx. 1/2 to 1/3 of the above time: The continuously recordable time of AC adapter/charger: Unplug the DC power cord when charging a battery. • Charge the battery at ambient temperature 50ºF to 86ºF (10ºC to 30ºC): Charging at short intervals...
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...Note: After setting the figure for the month, press the c button to select the digit to be set. If this , connect the AC adapter/charger to the desired date display mode. Note: To stop date/time setting midway, press the C button. 4 After setting the current date and time, ... date and time so that is exhausted, the date and time will enter the recording pause status. Note: This DVD video camera/recorder incorporates a rechargeable battery to choose "Date Setup" and then "Date Set". 2 Press the c button. Use f / e / d / c buttons to select, and then press A to designate. 1 Press the ...
...Note: After setting the figure for the month, press the c button to select the digit to be set. If this , connect the AC adapter/charger to the desired date display mode. Note: To stop date/time setting midway, press the C button. 4 After setting the current date and time, ... date and time so that is exhausted, the date and time will enter the recording pause status. Note: This DVD video camera/recorder incorporates a rechargeable battery to choose "Date Setup" and then "Date Set". 2 Press the c button. Use f / e / d / c buttons to select, and then press A to designate. 1 Press the ...
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... disc Recording is possible on this DVD video camera/recorder, choose F o rma t D i s c F o rma t D i s c "YES". If this happens, reattach the battery or AC adapter/ charger, push down the DISC EJECT button once, and then release it is not dirtied or scratched. Remove the disc and reinsert it on both... 139. • Do not close the cover if a disc is not properly loaded on page 133. • Do not remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter/charger during removal of the disc or until power is completely turned off . • Disc cannot be inserted or removed unless a charged...
... disc Recording is possible on this DVD video camera/recorder, choose F o rma t D i s c F o rma t D i s c "YES". If this happens, reattach the battery or AC adapter/ charger, push down the DISC EJECT button once, and then release it is not dirtied or scratched. Remove the disc and reinsert it on both... 139. • Do not close the cover if a disc is not properly loaded on page 133. • Do not remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter/charger during removal of the disc or until power is completely turned off . • Disc cannot be inserted or removed unless a charged...
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...the A button: Finalizing will be impossible. such as a DVD recorder/player, etc. - Additional recording is possible on this DVD video camera/recorder, using a battery. Finalization cannot be faster with a disc which has previously been finalized. ●Using FINALIZE button to 8 cm DVD disc - If you must finalize the ...disc will start. English 2/ FINALIZING DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW DISC (FINALIZE DISC) Before You Begin • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to finalize it . No further recording can be done on DVD recorder/player (DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW) 102
...the A button: Finalizing will be impossible. such as a DVD recorder/player, etc. - Additional recording is possible on this DVD video camera/recorder, using a battery. Finalization cannot be faster with a disc which has previously been finalized. ●Using FINALIZE button to 8 cm DVD disc - If you must finalize the ...disc will start. English 2/ FINALIZING DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW DISC (FINALIZE DISC) Before You Begin • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger to finalize it . No further recording can be done on DVD recorder/player (DVD-RW (VF-mode)/DVD-R/+RW) 102
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...to PC, disconnect any cables or camera accessories (external video flash, external microphone, etc.) other than the PC connection cable and AC adapter/charger. Do not use a battery, but Hitachi does not guarantee the operation. DVD discs created on the DVD video camera/recorder will make the disc unusable. If the DVD video...Multiple DVD video camera/recorders cannot be simultaneously connected to PC. English Cautions when connecting DVD video camera/ recorder to PC Use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder when connecting it cannot be connected to PC.
...to PC, disconnect any cables or camera accessories (external video flash, external microphone, etc.) other than the PC connection cable and AC adapter/charger. Do not use a battery, but Hitachi does not guarantee the operation. DVD discs created on the DVD video camera/recorder will make the disc unusable. If the DVD video...Multiple DVD video camera/recorders cannot be simultaneously connected to PC. English Cautions when connecting DVD video camera/ recorder to PC Use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/recorder when connecting it cannot be connected to PC.
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... played back on screen, taking note of message (2) (3) only. • See *1 on the timing when power was deleted. switch off once, connect the AC adapter/charger, and then start repairing. • Data may not be repaired, depending on page 138. (1) Disc is removed after Plaese wait... disc now? (2) Disc Format. Select... selected, they cannot be combined. 81 Cannot combine scene Scenes in several minutes, but file. If a message appears, refer to use is not possible using a battery. Unless consecutive scenes are operating the DVD video camera/recorder. If...
... played back on screen, taking note of message (2) (3) only. • See *1 on the timing when power was deleted. switch off once, connect the AC adapter/charger, and then start repairing. • Data may not be repaired, depending on page 138. (1) Disc is removed after Plaese wait... disc now? (2) Disc Format. Select... selected, they cannot be combined. 81 Cannot combine scene Scenes in several minutes, but file. If a message appears, refer to use is not possible using a battery. Unless consecutive scenes are operating the DVD video camera/recorder. If...
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... this DVD video camera/ recorder may also appear when condensation occurs. This disc is recorded by a battery: Use the AC adapter/charger for finalization. 26, 102 Use AC adapter/ charger. replace disc. used on the PAL system. Reinitializing even a disc used on again. 138 Finalization ...scenes. - To repair the 26 removed disc, insert the disc into the DVD video camera/recorder afterwards, and connect the AC adapter/charger. A card with a Finalize is powered by This DVD video camera/recorder can be sure to initialize the disc. In this message ...
... this DVD video camera/ recorder may also appear when condensation occurs. This disc is recorded by a battery: Use the AC adapter/charger for finalization. 26, 102 Use AC adapter/ charger. replace disc. used on the PAL system. Reinitializing even a disc used on again. 138 Finalization ...scenes. - To repair the 26 removed disc, insert the disc into the DVD video camera/recorder afterwards, and connect the AC adapter/charger. A card with a Finalize is powered by This DVD video camera/recorder can be sure to initialize the disc. In this message ...
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... repair. Is the ambient temperature too low or too high? Remove the battery, and then reattach it . A fully charged battery (DZ-BP14S/DZ-BP07PW/DZ-BP14SW/ 29 DZ-BP7SW) may also appear when condensation occurs. Charge the battery at low temperatures. Remove the battery, leave it for an 30 extended period of a DVD-R disc not.... *4 • This message will delete all data on disc. *3 • This message may also appear when dirt adheres to AC adapter/charger? If the battery is not dirty - Battery weakens fast. Are you try the above four procedures, it may be charged...
... repair. Is the ambient temperature too low or too high? Remove the battery, and then reattach it . A fully charged battery (DZ-BP14S/DZ-BP07PW/DZ-BP14SW/ 29 DZ-BP7SW) may also appear when condensation occurs. Charge the battery at low temperatures. Remove the battery, leave it for an 30 extended period of a DVD-R disc not.... *4 • This message will delete all data on disc. *3 • This message may also appear when dirt adheres to AC adapter/charger? If the battery is not dirty - Battery weakens fast. Are you try the above four procedures, it may be charged...
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...147 39 140 Charge the battery in this case, set the power switch to "OFF" and then set to "On"? Continue charging: After a while, the battery will be charged to the specified voltage, and the CHARGE indicator will be turned Detach the battery or AC adapter/charger once, and then press ...off to "O". Then the battery charge will light. immediately after being Charge it will turn on and off . To restart recording in environment where the ...
...147 39 140 Charge the battery in this case, set the power switch to "OFF" and then set to "On"? Continue charging: After a while, the battery will be charged to the specified voltage, and the CHARGE indicator will be turned Detach the battery or AC adapter/charger once, and then press ...off to "O". Then the battery charge will light. immediately after being Charge it will turn on and off . To restart recording in environment where the ...
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...? Is the remote control pointed at the infrared receiver to be deleted even if you detach the battery or AC adapter/charger before setting the power switch to select any scene. Also check the polarities of time? Is the DVD video camera/recorder... can be closed. Connect a charged battery or the AC adapter/charger, set to direct sunlight or strong fluorescent light, etc.? Connect a fully charged battery or AC adapter/charger, and then turn off because the battery remaining level ran out? The internal backup memory battery may be damaged. Remove the disc and...
...? Is the remote control pointed at the infrared receiver to be deleted even if you detach the battery or AC adapter/charger before setting the power switch to select any scene. Also check the polarities of time? Is the DVD video camera/recorder... can be closed. Connect a charged battery or the AC adapter/charger, set to direct sunlight or strong fluorescent light, etc.? Connect a fully charged battery or AC adapter/charger, and then turn off because the battery remaining level ran out? The internal backup memory battery may be damaged. Remove the disc and...
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Detach the battery or AC adapter/charger. 2 Use a fine tipped pen to normal. English System Reset If the DVD video camera/recorder does not operate normally, perform "System Reset": The DVD video ...
Detach the battery or AC adapter/charger. 2 Use a fine tipped pen to normal. English System Reset If the DVD video camera/recorder does not operate normally, perform "System Reset": The DVD video ...
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... when recording Provided accessories DZ-GX3300A approx. 470 g (without battery or disc) DZ-GX3200A approx. 450 g (without battery or disc) DZ-GX3100A approx. 420 g (without battery or disc) DZ-BX37A/BX35A approx. 420 g (without battery or disc) DZ-GX3300A approx. 545 g DZ-GX3200A approx. 525 g DZ-GX3100A approx. 475 g DZ-BX37A/ BX35A approx. 475 g AC adapter/charger, Battery, AV/S input/output cable (DZ-BX37A/BX35A is provided with...
... when recording Provided accessories DZ-GX3300A approx. 470 g (without battery or disc) DZ-GX3200A approx. 450 g (without battery or disc) DZ-GX3100A approx. 420 g (without battery or disc) DZ-BX37A/BX35A approx. 420 g (without battery or disc) DZ-GX3300A approx. 545 g DZ-GX3200A approx. 525 g DZ-GX3100A approx. 475 g DZ-BX37A/ BX35A approx. 475 g AC adapter/charger, Battery, AV/S input/output cable (DZ-BX37A/BX35A is provided with...
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...98 Delete (scene 79, 95 Demo Mode 35 Detail (scene 88 Dig. English Index Numerics 16:9 62 8 cm bare disc 24 A AC adapter/charger 26 ACCESS/PC indicator 41, 42 Add (edit 95 All programs 89 Auto (program AE 57 Autofocus 53 AV input/output jack 106 B Backlight correction...video camera/recorder ...... 28 Charging 27 Recordable time on DVD video camera/ recorder 29 Removing from DVD video camera/ recorder 28 Setting Up 27 BATTERY EJECT button 28 Black & White fade 82 Brightness 36 C Camera Functions Setup 50 Capacity 100 Card Available 25 Capacity 100, 153 Category 104 ...
...98 Delete (scene 79, 95 Demo Mode 35 Detail (scene 88 Dig. English Index Numerics 16:9 62 8 cm bare disc 24 A AC adapter/charger 26 ACCESS/PC indicator 41, 42 Add (edit 95 All programs 89 Auto (program AE 57 Autofocus 53 AV input/output jack 106 B Backlight correction...video camera/recorder ...... 28 Charging 27 Recordable time on DVD video camera/ recorder 29 Removing from DVD video camera/ recorder 28 Setting Up 27 BATTERY EJECT button 28 Black & White fade 82 Brightness 36 C Camera Functions Setup 50 Capacity 100 Card Available 25 Capacity 100, 153 Category 104 ...